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PSAT Preparation & NMSQT Tutoring—Done Right at 10X
The PSAT is more than a practice test for the SAT—it also serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). For students who take the PSAT in 11th grade, strong performance can open the door to National Merit recognition, competitive scholarships, and increased visibility at top colleges and universities.
At 10X Learning Academy, our PSAT and NMSQT tutoring is designed to help students build foundational skills, refine test-taking strategies, and approach test day with confidence—maximizing both SAT readiness and scholarship opportunities.
PSAT Preparation That Makes a Difference
National Merit Opportunity
The PSAT is more than just practice for the SAT! It also serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Students who take the PSAT in the 11th grade are automatically entered to compete for this prestigious award.
College Advantage
PSAT preparation and personalized PSAT tutoring improve students' confidence before the exam, give them a head start on preparation for the SAT and ACT, and increase their chances of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship.
Facts About the PSAT
Multiple Test Versions
There are different versions of the PSAT! The PSAT 8/9 offers 8th and 9th graders the chance for on-level SAT practice and is sometimes used as a qualifying test for elementary and middle school summer programs. The PSAT 10 is virtually identical to the PSAT/NMSQT and offers great practice for 10th graders hoping to compete for the National Merit Scholarship in 11th grade.
SAT Performance Predictor
All versions of the PSAT are designed to predict future SAT performance, so PSAT scores can show you how you'd do on the SAT as a junior or senior.
Colleges often seek out students who qualify to compete for the National Merit Scholarship, making it important to improve PSAT scores through effective test preparation.
Comprehensive PSAT Preparation
When a program is designed to address the individual needs of each student, it is called Differentiated Instruction. We're a leader in Differentiated Instruction and have structured our PSAT tutoring programs to create a personalized learning path for each student. We accomplish this in three ways:
Multiple PSAT Versions
The PSAT 8/9 offers 8th and 9th graders on-level SAT practice. The PSAT 10 is virtually identical to the PSAT/NMSQT and offers great practice for 10th graders hoping to compete for the National Merit Scholarship in 11th grade.
SAT Performance Prediction
All versions of the PSAT are designed to predict future SAT performance, so PSAT scores can show you how you'd do on the SAT as a junior or senior. A thorough review of the PSAT score report can show students how much work needs to be done before they take the SAT.
College Recognition
Colleges often seek out students who qualify to compete for the National Merit Scholarship, making it important to improve PSAT scores through effective test preparation. Our best PSAT tutoring services provide the guidance and strategies students need to excel.
Your Path to National Merit Starts Here!
PSAT preparation and personalized tutoring will improve your confidence and increase your chances of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship.
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